Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes

Recording Secretary: Marcella Vargas

Location of meeting: L.C.S.E. Media Center

Was a quorum established? Yes

Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 04/08/2003

Attendance

Topics Covered

Topics/Outcomes Discussed?
I. L.C.S.E. Shines
· Governor Jeb Bush’s visit to our school was a success. The governor informed us that there would be Reading Camps open during the summer for third graders.
· EH fifth graders will be going on a field trip to Ruth Owens
Kruse Middle School (EH)
· Pre-K visits will take place on the week of April 28
· PTA elections and official board installed by District
· Spring Fling to be held on April 17, with hands-on activities offered to both students and parents
· PTA will be sponsoring D.J. for both May Day and the fifth grade prom
II. Minutes of Prior Meeting
Minutes were read, reviewed and passed
III. Budget Matters
· Each classroom will receive their portion of the EESAC fund
· Special Areas: Bilingual, Science, Art, Music, and P.E. will receive the $3000.00 carried over from last year. Each area will receive $600.00
IV. Issues and Concerns
1. Traffic Committee Report
Ms. Koppelmann suggested that traffic control be implemented next year from the beginning of the year. In addition, ii was suggested that arrows be drawn on the walkways to direct students traveling through the hallways. Ms. Koppelmann will work with Mrs. Palomo on guidelines for the opening of school. Another suggestion for next year was to have grade level assemblies to inform students of the traffic control rules.
2. EESAC Waiver
Waiver to increase EESAC to have all grades represented was turned down by committee as a result of non-parental involvement. Most members agreed that the committee was working well at its present size and emphasized that everyone is welcome to attend the EESAC meetings as visitors. The committee agreed to submit a waiver to add Mrs. Soto as Mrs. Palomo’s alternate. Ms. Lewit suggested a waiver be submitted to bring back CSI, (indoor suspension). A Criteria Committee was formed consisting of the following personnel: Mrs. Soto, Mrs. Shackleford, Mrs. Jones, Ms. Broughton, Mrs. Cook, Ms. Lewit, Mr. Nicholeris, Ms. Edmond, and Ms. Vargas. The committee will meet to discuss criteria for placing students in CSI.
3. EESAC Alternate Teacher Replacement
The alternate teacher replacement will be elected at the next faculty meeting. Ms. Lewit reported back on replacing two members because of frequent absences; the EESAC committee may drop them from the roster once they are replaced. Ms. Mitchell will replace one of the members and will also be responsible for locating another member.
4. Provision of plans and work for ESOL and CCHL students when teachers are not in attendance
Concerns about ESOL, CCHL, and special area classes being cancelled and students not having work was brought up. Mrs. Palomo and Mrs. Soto agreed to bring this concern to the next faculty meeting. It was suggested that an area in the office be designated to house emergency plans for special areas only.
5. Library Concerns
The first concern was that students are not allowed to check out books from 11:45 to 12:30 because of library staff lunch breaks. The solution was to stagger their lunches. Another concern was that students who owe money for books are not allowed to check out books. Mrs. Palomo informed the committee that students were allowed to check books out but only after having understood the concept of responsibility. All the media center requires is that the student attempt to pay back the book, even if it meant only a dollar. Students also wrote letters expressing their concerns about the media center. Some teachers expressed concerns about not being able to send students to media center without prior notification. Mrs. Bandy responded that the notification was so that she can prepare material and bookmark references for the teachers. All agreed that students need to be exposed to the process of independent research. Mrs. Bandy agreed to allow students to come down to research subjects. A grandmother’s concern on the subject was to please notify parents of any missing materials. She stated her grandson never brings anything home. The final point was MISCOMMUNICATION. We will work harder to more efficiently communicate, the better to serve our students.


The next meeting will be held on May 21, 2003 at 2:15p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:55p.m.